Man City prioritise Haaland over Mbappe in striker search

Man City will attempt to sign Dortmund wonderkid Erling Haaland instead of Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.

The Premier League leaders have been linked with both attacking superstars in recent months.

They’re searching for a world-class player to replace Sergio Aguero and spearhead Pep Guardiola’s team.

According to The Athletic, City will prioritise Haaland over Mbappe due to one crucial reason.

The Manchester club are worried about Mbappe’s huge contract demands.

City have great financial power but don’t want to upset the current harmony of Guardiola’s dressing room.

Club officials are worried that a bumper contract for Mbappe would upset star man Kevin De Bruyne, among others.

Chief operations manager Omar Berrada recently revealed the intention to make City a ‘financially sustainable’ club.

While Haaland’s transfer fee would be massive, his contract demands would be significantly less than Mbappe’s.

City believed to be among the ten European clubs that can afford Haaland.

A major bid now looks even more likely, with the club stepping away from the Mbappe race.

Haaland is seen as the ideal man to continue Aguero’s legacy.

He’s adapted brilliantly to life in the Bundesliga, scoring 19 goals in 19 games this term.

The Norwegian also bagged two on Saturday against Bayern Munich, showing his ability as a big-game player.

However, City will have to fend off plenty of elite clubs for his signature.

Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern and Real Madrid are all aiming to sign him.

Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is known to have a good relationship with Haaland, leading to rumours of a bid.

If City are beaten to Haaland by one of their Champions League rivals then they might pursue Harry Kane.

The England talisman’s contract talks are on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Given City’s dominance in the league and Spurs’ unconvincing top four chase, Kane could leave in search of trophies.